Absolutely No Knead Bread

This is without doubt the simplest bread I have ever made; and it’s taste and texture are awesome!  We love it dipped in herb-flavored Olive Oil.

Ingredients for 1 loaf:

(for 2 loaves just double the amounts)

3 C flour  (bread flour is best)

2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. instant yeast

1 1/2 C warm water (no more than 105F)

Whisk the dry ingredients together to combine.

Add the water and using a wooden spoon or large spatula mix until loose and sticky.

Cover with plastic wrap and set in a draft free place overnight (18-24 hours).

Preheat oven and baking container at 400F for 30 minutes.

Pour dough into hot dutch oven, cover and bake 30 minutes; then remove cover, return to oven and bake another 15 minutes to crisp the crust.